nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
classification; assortment
substantiality (of a meal); fillingness; solidity
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
courtship behavior (animals)
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
freedom of the person; personal freedom; personal liberty
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
end of life; death; annihilation
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
shout of victory; cry of triumph
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
at that time; in those days
companion; partner; spouse
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
stone (used for throwing)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow